Sony Alpha 3000 vs Samsung ST80

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      BrandSonySamsung
      ModelAlpha 3000ST80
      MSRP$399 with 18-55mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels20.4 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,00080 - 4,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18244000 x 3000, 4320 x 2880, 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Touch
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom3x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance80 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4m at ISO1005.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      DxO Low Light ISO1068
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.8
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264, MP4Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")92 x 55 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.75")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.2 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Battery PackNP-FW50BP70A
      Battery Life470 shots
      Internal Storage13 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/ MicroSDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 3000 Samsung ST80
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delayYes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
      Orientation Sensor


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